Solicitation_AG-024B-S-17-9506.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1)

Issuing Office:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705 This solicitation can be downloaded from the following

Internet site: https://www.fbo.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft – California (USFS Region 5)

Solicitation No:

AG-024B-S-17-9506

Issued Date:

Nov. 17, 2016

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation:

1. SF-1449, blocks 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

2. Provide two (2) hard copies of your Business proposal in response to section E-3 of the solicitation.

3. Provide information for your Technical proposals via three (3) USB thumb drives.

4. Provide your responses to Sections E-8, E-9 and E-10 (Representations and Certifications).

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center Attn: Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-9506 Owyhee Building - MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705-5354

No facsimile (FAX) or e-mail offers will be accepted.

Bidders’ questions must be submitted and received by mail, e-mail or fax NLT December 1, 2016. E-mail: rhoffman@fs.fed.us. Fax labeled as Bidders Questions for Solicitation No.

AG-024B-S-17-9506, or mail to the address identified above.

Offerors may contact Robert Hoffman for information about this solicitation at 208-387-5681.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P. O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79)

Solicitation No. AG-024B-S-17-9506 U.S. Forest Service Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Region 5 National Office

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 ITEM 1 – CHESTER

B-2 ITEM 2 - SAN BERNARDINO

B-3 ITEM 3 - FRESNO

B-4 ITEM 4 – SISKIYOU

B-5 ITEM 5 - GRASS VALLEY

B-6 ITEM 6 – SANTA MARIA

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 RESERVED

B-9 ADDITIONAL OFFERED EQUIPMENT*

B-10 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

B-11 CERTIFICATIONS

B-12 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

B-13 AIRCRAFT

B-14 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

B-15 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

B-16 STANDARD EQUIPMENT

B-17 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

B-18 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

B-19 AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

B-20 OPERATIONS

B-21 PERSONNEL

B-22 CONDUCT AND REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

B-23 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF PERSONNEL

B-24 SUBSTITUTION OR REPLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT, AND EQUIPMENT

B-25 FLIGHT HOUR AND DUTY LIMITATIONS

B-26 ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY

B-27 MISHAPS

B-28 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

B-29 PRE-USE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

B-30 PRE-USE INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-31 RE-INSPECTION EXPENSES

B-32 INSPECTIONS DURING USE

B-33 CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL OPTION

B-34 DESIGNATED BASE(S) AND MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD (INCLUDING

EXTENDED USE)

B-35 DAILY AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

B-36 UNAVAILABILITY

B-37 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

B-38 PAYMENT FOR FLIGHT - FLIGHT TIME MEASUREMENT

B-39 PAYMENT FOR AVAILABILITY

B-40 PAYMENT FOR EXTENDED STANDBY

B-41 PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE OPTIONAL-USE PERIOD

B-42 REIMBURSEMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION COSTS

B-43 PAYMENT FOR SUBSTITUTE/REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT

B-44 PAYMENT FOR OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE

B-45 FOOD AND DRINK

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B-46 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

B-47 ORDERING AND PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL PILOT

B-48 DEFINITIONS

B-49 ABBREVIATIONS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C-1 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-4) (MAY

2015)

C-2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

C-3 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

C-4 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9) (MAR 2000)

C-5 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (FAR 52.217-8) (NOV 1999)

C-6 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT CONTRACT FLIGHT RATES

C-7 PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

C-8 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (FAR 52.222-42) (MAY

1989)

C-9 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

C-10 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2016)

C-11 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FAR 52.223-17) (MAY 2008)

SECTION D - EXHIBITS

LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 01 - WAGE DETERMINATION INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 02 - CONDITION INSPECTION GUIDELINES RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

EXHIBIT 03 - AUX-FM RADIO INTERFACE FS/OAS A-17

EXHIBIT 04 - FS/AMD A-24 AVIONICS OPERATIONAL TEST STANDARDS (Rev D) (Oct 2010)

EXHIBIT 05 - USDA FOREST SERVICE OPERATIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PILOTS

INTRODUCTION

EXHIBIT 06 - SAFECOM

EXHIBIT 07 - ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

EXHIBIT 08 - PREFERRED RADIO CONFIGURATION

EXHIBIT 09 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

EXHIBIT 10 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) COMPONENTS QUESTIONAIRE AND

ACCIDENT HISTORY

EXHIBIT 11 - PUBLIC AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

EXHIBIT 12 - AIRPLANE: APPROXIMATE FUEL CONSUMPTION RATES FOR SELECTED

AIRCRAFT:

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

E-2 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70) (SEP 2001)

E-3 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (OCT 2015)

(TAILORED)

E-4 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (OCT 2014)

E-5 AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSALS (AGAR 452.215-72) (FEB1988)

E-6 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988)

E-7 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (FAR 52.216-27) (OCT 1995)

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E-8 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (FAR 52.209-7) (JUL 2013) ... 121

E-9 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR

52.212-3) (MAR 2015)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-024B-S-17-9506

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

Nov 17, 2016

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ROBERT M. HOFFMAN

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(208) 387-5681

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

Dec 15, 2016

2:00 p.m. MT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 481212

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

1500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

U.S. FOREST SERVICE – CONTRACTING

OWYHEE BUILDING - MS 1100

3833 S. DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

ALBUQUERQUE SERVICE CENTER

INCIDENT BUSINESS – CONTRACTS

101B SUN AVENUE, NE

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

EXCLUSIVE USE LIGHT FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

OPERATIONS

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED _______________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET

FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNED (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 5/2011)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-1 ITEM 1 – CHESTER

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Performance Requirements as defined under B-13.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Chester (Rogers Field) O05

National Forest: Lassen

Location: NW end of runway 16

Elevation: 4,520 feet

Runway length: 6,000 feet Runway 16/34

Temperature: 035 degrees C

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Period: June 15 – October 15

Total Availability Days: 123

2011 Flight Hours 135.1

2012 Flight Hours 264.7

2013 Flight Hours 193.9

2014 Flight Hours 281.4

2015 Flight Hours 192.8

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 213.6 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(d) EXTENDED STANDBY RATE: $51.00 per hour

(e) STANDARD PER DIEM RATE: (Specified in Section B-44)

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 1 Chester)

Base Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 214 hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 214 hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 214 hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 214 hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 214 hours = $

1 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

Aircraft shall be available 14 hours per day.

B-2 ITEM 2 - SAN BERNARDINO

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Requirements as defined under B-13.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: San Bernardino SBD

National Forest: San Bernardino

Location: 2065 E. Perimeter Rd.

Elevation: 1,157 feet

Runway length: 10,082 feet Runway 6, 11,000 feet Runway 24

Temperature: 035 degrees C

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Mandatory Availability Period: June 2 – November 11

Total Availability Days: 163

2011 Flight Hours 277

2012 Flight Hours 375

2013 Flight Hours 330

2014 Flight Hours 234

2015 Flight Hours 375

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 318 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(d) EXTENDED STANDBY RATE: $ 51.00 per hour

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 2 San Bernardino)

Base Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 318 hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 318 hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 318 hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 318 hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 318 hours = $

B-3 ITEM 3 - FRESNO

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Performance Requirements as defined under B-13.

2 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Fresno Air Attack Base

National Forest: Sierra

Location: SE of runway 29R

Elevation: 332 feet

Runway length: 8,922 feet

Temperature: 035 degrees C

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Mandatory Availability Period: May 22 to October 31

Total Availability Days: 163

2011 Flight Hours 386

2012 Flight Hours 342

2013 Flight Hours 457

2014 Flight Hours 398

2015 Flight Hours 514

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 419 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 3 Fresno)

Base Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 419 hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 419 hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 419 hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 419 hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 419 hours = $

B-4 ITEM 4 – SISKIYOU

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Performance Requirements as defined under B-13.

3 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Siskiyou (SIY)

National Forest: Klamath

Location: West of Runway 17/35

Elevation: 2, 648 feet

Runway length: 7,484 feet

Temperature: 035 degrees C

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Mandatory Availability Period: June 1 – September 30

Total Availability Days: 122

2011 Flight Hours 147

2012 Flight Hours 266

2013 Flight Hours 239

2014 Flight Hours 333

2015 Flight Hours 253

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 248 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 4 Siskiyou)

Base Period 4 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 248 hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 248 hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 248 hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 248 hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 248 hours = $

4 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

B-5 ITEM 5 - GRASS VALLEY

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Performance Requirements as defined under B-13.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Grass Valley (KGOO)

National Forest: Tahoe

Location: South of runway 25

Elevation: 3152 feet

Runway length: 4,350 feet

Temperature: 035 degrees C

(b) MANDATORY AVAILABILITY PERIOD AND NET DAYS

Mandatory Availability Period: June 15 – October 15

Total Availability Days: 123

2011 Flight Hours 221

2012 Flight Hours 314

2013 Flight Hours 232

2014 Flight Hours 304

2015 Flight Hours 321

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 278 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 5 Grass Valley)

Base Period 5 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 278 hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 278 hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 278 hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 278 hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. 278 hours = $

5 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

B-6 ITEM 6 – SANTA MARIA

One multi-engine Air Attack Aircraft, fully operated and maintained at the designated base during the designated period. This aircraft will be capable of meeting or exceeding the Minimum Performance Requirements as defined under B-13.

(a) DESIGNATED BASE

Name: Santa Maria (SMX)

National Forest: Los Padres

Location: SMX Air Attach Base

Elevation: 261 feet

Runway length: 6,304 feet

Temperature: 020-025 degrees C

(b) Mandatory availability period and Net Days

Mandatory Availability Period: June 1 – November 7

Total Availability Days: 160

2011 Flight Hours Not Reported

2012 Flight Hours 333

2013 Flight Hours 360

2014 Flight Hours 410

2015 Flight Hours 303

Average Hours Flown in Last Five Years: 352 Hours

(c) OFFEROR’S AIRCRAFT PROPOSAL:

MAKE:

MODEL:

FAA NUMBER:

(f) OFFEROR’S RATE PROPOSAL: (Daily Availability Rate and Flight Rate Item 6 Santa Maria)

Base Period 6 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. (unknown) hours = $

Option Period 1 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. (unknown) hours = $

Option Period 2 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. (unknown) hours = $

Option Period 3 Per Day Total

(1) Daily Availability Rate: $ _________ X _______ mandatory days = $

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. (unknown) hours = $

Option Period 4 Per Day Total

(2) Hourly Flight Rate: $______ per hour X est. (unknown) hours = $

6 Note: Daily Availability Rate shall be divisible by 56 and rounded up to the nearest hundredth of a cent.

B-7 RESERVED

B-8 RESERVED

B-9 ADDITIONAL OFFERED EQUIPMENT*

The Offeror may offer items or services in addition to those listed below. Where no provision is made for a Daily Rate, the cost for furnishing such equipment shall be included in the Daily Availability Rate. Offeror shall provide specifications on the items or services offered. Offered items may be awarded based on the needs of the Government and when prices are determined to be reasonable.

Daily Rates for additional equipment will be paid only if ordered by the COR.

*Additional Offered Equipment will not influence or be used in the selection of a vendor’s proposal for award.

Description of Equipment Offered Capacity Quantity Unit Unit Price

Infrared Capability (example) Day $

Additional VHF AM Radio (example) Day $

Additional VHF FM Radio (example) Day $

Day $

Day $

B-10 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain services of light, pressurized, twin turbine powered aircraft fully operated by qualified personnel and equipped to meet specifications for use in missions for the administration and protection of Public Lands.

During the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, the aircraft will be made available for the exclusive use of the Government seven days per week.

(b) There are six designated bases called out in this solicitation. It is anticipated that multiple contract awards will result from this solicitation. A contractor may receive an award of either one or multiple designated bases. There may be additional items awarded under this solicitation.

(c) The light fixed wing aircraft furnished will be used for incident support and may also be used for other project, law enforcement and administrative flights. If the contractor agrees to perform law enforcement flights, such agreement shall be in writing.

(d) The Government has interagency and cooperative agreements with other Federal and State Agencies and private landholders. Aircraft may be dispatched under this contract for such use.

(e) The Government may designate alternate bases for temporary operation.

(f) The Contracting Officer may, with the Contractor’s agreement, release the Contractor from the contract for short periods of time to perform outside work such as search and rescue for other Federal, State, or local agencies or private parties. During the period of such release, the Forest Service is not responsible for any payment or liability.

(g) The period of performance of this contract shall be for one (1) base year, four (4) optional years and one potential extension of service (up to six months).

B-11 CERTIFICATIONS

(a) Contractors or subcontractors shall hold a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate. Aircraft offered shall be listed by make, model, series and registration number on the Contracted Operator’s 14 CFR 135 Operating Certificate at time of inspection.

(b) Aircraft shall conform to its approved type design, be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the 14 CFR 135 notwithstanding the aviation regulations of the States in which the aircraft may operate except those requirements specifically waived by the CO.

(1) All passenger-carrying flights shall be conducted in accordance with the Contractor’s/Operator’s 14 CFR part 135 operation specifications, and all FAA approved and accepted manuals.

B-12 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with FAR Clause 52.245-1 (AUG 2010).

B-13 AIRCRAFT

(a) The aircraft furnished shall have certified power plant and airframe log books and other necessary papers substantiating the maintenance, overhaul, and airworthiness history.

(b) Aircraft Performance Requirements:

(1) Preferred Minimum Requirements:

(i) 250 KTAS at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

With:

(A) 950 pound payload.

(B) 4 hours fuel computed at 18000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(ii) Single engine service ceiling of 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C

With:

(A) 950 lb. payload.

(B) 4 hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 17,500 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(iii) High wing or unobstructed side view (void of engine nacelle) configuration from co-pilots seat.

(2) Minimally Acceptable Requirements (Marginal)

(i) 240 KTAS at 18,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

With:

(A) 800 lb. payload.

(B) 4 hours fuel computed at 18000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(ii) Single engine service ceiling of 13,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA +10C

With:

(A) 800 lb. payload.

(B) 4 hours of fuel computed at maximum cruise power, 13,000 feet pressure altitude, ISA+10C

(iii) Aircraft with obstructed view (from wing or engine nacelle) from copilots seat.

(c) Aircraft. The aircraft shall be in airworthy condition throughout the performance period. All equipment required for original certification shall be installed and operable or be deferrable by an FAA approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL). However, all items required by this agreement may not be placed on an MEL as non-operational unless approved by a government Aviation Maintenance Inspector or the CO. As an example the following equipment, when inoperative, cannot be placed on an MEL with the aircraft continuing to be utilized under agreement.

(1) Emergency Locator Transmitter

(2) VHF-AM Transceivers

(3) P25 Digital VHF-FM Transceivers

(4) Transponder and altitude reporting systems

(5) Static pressure, altimeter, and automatic altitude reporting systems

(d)All aircraft and installed equipment furnished under this contract shall be operable, free of damage, and in good repair. Aircraft systems and components shall be free of leaks, except within limitations specified by the manufacturer.

(e)The aircraft interior shall be clean and neat. There shall be no un-repaired tears, rips, cracks, or other damage to the interior. All interior materials must meet FAA standards.

(f)The aircraft exterior finish, including the paint, shall be clean, neat, and in good condition (i.e.

no severe fading or large areas of flaking or missing paint etc.). High visibility paint schemes are desired. Any corrosion shall be within manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

(g)All windows and windshields shall be clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, or repairs, which hinder visibility. Prior to acceptance temporarily repaired windows and windshields shall have permanent repairs completed or shall be replaced.

B-14 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

(a) General

(1) The Contractor shall be capable of providing field maintenance support to each aircraft for extended periods during heavy use.

(2) Aircraft shall be operated and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. Special equipment and/or modification of the aircraft to meet requirements of this contract shall be inspected, repaired, and altered in accordance with 14 CFR requirements and manufacturer's recommendations or engineered data and, if required, be FAA approved. All "time change" components, including engines, shall be replaced upon reaching the factory recommended time, or FAA approved extension if applicable. Aircraft operated with components and accessories on approved TBO extension programs are acceptable, provided the Contractor who provides the aircraft is the holder of the approved extension authorization (not the owner if the aircraft is leased), and shall operate in accordance with the extension.

(3) FAA, CFR 14, Part 145 Repair Stations, may be used for specific maintenance functions that the repair station is certified for. The aircraft must be returned to service under the repair station certificate, and not under an individual’s certificate for the repair station; for example repairman or A&P mechanic. The repair station may not be used in lieu of a carded mechanic if required by this contract.

(4) Contract performance may subject the aircraft engine to frequent smoke, and ash ingestion. All aircraft shall comply with the erosion inspection procedures at the recommended intervals in accordance with the engine operation and maintenance manual for the Contracted aircraft.

(5) All maintenance performed shall be recorded in accordance with 14 CFR 43 and 91 including aircraft time-in-service and hour meter reading.

(6) A copy of the current maintenance record required by 14 CFR 91 shall be kept with the aircraft, and at least every 12 flight hours or 7 days- whichever occurs first;

transmitted to the operator’s home office (Location that Certificate is held).

(7) Maintenance of aircraft records shall be in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 43-9C as revised.

(8) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 16 flight hours prior to the initiation of any maintenance inspection. In addition the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO of any change of an engine, power train, control, or major airframe component and circumstances inducing the change.

(9) Routine maintenance shall be performed before or after the daily standby or as approved by the CO.

(10) All inspection times and intervals shall comply with the Contractor's FAA Approved Maintenance Program.

(11) Inspections shall be performed in a maintenance facility, host or alternate base, or in the best field conditions available. Flight time to and from a maintenance facility or alternate base or location in excess of 30 minutes of flight time will not be paid.

(12) When any non-scheduled maintenance or repairs are performed due to mechanical or equipment deficiencies, a Government Aircraft Maintenance Inspector and the Contracting Officer shall be notified for "return to contract available” status, before the aircraft performs under the contract.

(13) Aircraft on an FAA Approved Aircraft Maintenance Programs (for example 100 hr Inspections, phase or progressive type inspection), and after having flown 100 or more hours following the start of the Mandatory Availability Period, the Contractor may perform scheduled inspection or maintenance without loss of availability per the requirements in (i) thru (iii) below. From that time, after every subsequent 100 hours of flight (±10%), scheduled inspections or maintenance may be performed without loss of availability per the requirements in (i) thru (iii) below.

(i) When the inspection is due and the aircraft and flight crew have been released for the day, the contractor will be allowed to perform this scheduled inspection and/or maintenance, up to the end of the following calendar day, without assessment of unavailability.

(ii) When the aircraft is available for service, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the flight crew is also available. If the flight crew is not available when the aircraft is returned to service, unavailability will be assessed from that time until such time that they do become available.

(iii) If the entire calendar day is not used to perform maintenance, no credit of that unused time shall be granted.

(14) During the MAP, the contractor may, with the approval of the CO, elect to use 2 additional non-paid calendar days for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance.

These 2 days need not be consecutive; however they will each be full calendar days.

Contractor shall request approval from the CO at least 48 hours prior to the initiation of the additional scheduled maintenance days. Contractor will not be assessed unavailability for performance purposes and will not be paid availability.

(15) All weighing of aircraft shall be performed on scales that have been certified. The certifying agency may be any accredited weights and measures laboratory.

(b) Maintenance Flights

(1) A functional maintenance flight shall be performed following overhaul, repair, and/or replacement of any engine or flight control equipment, and following any adjustment of the flight control systems before the aircraft is returned to service. The flight will be performed at the Contractor’s expense. Results of the maintenance flights shall be reported to and approved by the FS or DOI Aviation Maintenance Inspector before the aircraft is returned to Contract availability.

B-15 AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT SECURITY

(a) The Contractor is responsible for the security of their aircraft, vehicles and associated equipment used in the support of this contract.

(b) Any aircraft used under this contract will be physically secured and disabled via a dual-lock method whenever the aircraft is unattended. Any combinations of anti-theft devices designed to lock the aircraft flight control surfaces when not in use, or designed to secure an aircraft to the ground, are acceptable, provided they are appropriate for the aircraft. Operational environments and personnel safety must be considered when selecting the locking devices and methods to be used.

(c) Removal and/or disabling of locking devices and methods must be incorporated into preflight checklists to prevent accidental damage to the aircraft and must be installed in a manner which precludes its inadvertent interference with in-flight operations.

(d) Examples of Unacceptable Locking Devices and Methods:

(1) Locking aircraft doors

(2) Fenced or gated parking area

B-16 STANDARD EQUIPMENT

(a) Aircraft shall be equipped as required under 14 CFR Part 135 for VFR, IFR, night flights, flights above 10,000 feet, and flights in Class B Airspace. In addition, each aircraft shall have:

(1) One time recorder, similar to Hobbs Model M-969, reading in hours and tenths, and activated by an air switch or equivalent system. Recorder shall be observable by pilot and observer in flight.

(2) One strobe light mounted on top of the aircraft, plus a second mounted on the belly;

or one white strobe light mounted on each wingtip and on the tail.

(3) Manufacturer or STC installed air conditioning system that utilizes Freon as a cooling agent. This system must be fully functional as designed and provide cooling to the interior confines of the aircraft (A portable or stand-alone air cycle system is not acceptable.).

(4) All radio/electronics items including: wiring, antennas, connectors/adapters and hardware, specified herein, except Government-furnished property listed in Section B-12 of this solicitation.

(5) First Aft Observer Seat Position: One (1) forward facing seat, directly behind the front (copilot) observer seat (not rear bench seat) and able to access side window for viewing. The First Aft Observer seat will not have any obstruction’s limiting the observer’s ability to effectively act as an instructor (i.e. bulkhead or partitions).

(6) FAA approved high visibility, pulsating, forward facing conspicuity lighting.

(7) Pressurized aircraft, aircraft will be pressurized and pilots shall meet 14 CFR Part 135 Oxygen Requirements.

(8) Fire extinguishers, as required by CFR 135.155, shall be hand-held bottle(s), with a minimum of 1.5 lb capacity and 2-B: C rating. Fire Extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with current NFPA 10 standards and mounted with a quick release attachment accessible to the flight crew while seated.

(9) Manuals and other documents referenced under 14 CFR Part 91, Subparts 91.27 and 91.31.

(10) Each aircraft shall carry current copies of the following:

(i) Contract and all modifications.

(ii) Aeronautical charts covering the continental United States and Alaska.

(iii) Exemption DOT-E-9198.

(iv) Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials Guide.

(11) Cargo Restraint. The Contractor shall furnish tie downs, net(s), or cargo straps meeting requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations to restrain cargo while in flight.

(12) Safety Belts. The aircraft furnished under this contract shall have safety belts meeting requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations for all occupants (See Exhibit 02).

All occupants shall wear safety belts during takeoffs and landings, when flying within 1,000 feet of the ground, and at other times as specified by the pilot. Front seats shall have FAA approved shoulder harnesses.

(13) First Aid Kit (Aeronautical). First aid kit shall be in a dust-proof and moisture-proof metal or heavy plastic container. The kit shall be readily accessible to the pilot and passengers. The contents will include the following minimum items:

Item Description Quantity Adhesive bandage compresses (3 inches long) 8 Antiseptic or alcohol wipes (packets) 10 Bandage compresses, (4 inches) 4 Triangular bandage compresses, 40 inch (sling) 2 Roller bandage, 4 inch x 5 yards (gauze) 2 Adhesive tape, 1 inch x 5 yards (standard roll) 1 Bandage scissors 1 Body Fluids Barrier Kit: 1

2-pair of latex gloves 1-face shield 1-mouth-to-mouth barrier 1-protective gown 2-antiseptic towelettes 1-biohazard disposal bag

Notes: Splints are recommended if space permits.

Kits may be commercially available types which are FAA approved for the appropriate numbers of crew and passengers carried.

(14) Survival Kit. Aircraft will have sufficient equipment to sustain personnel for a 24-hour period. As a minimum, the survival kit will include the following:

Item Item Knife Signal Mirror Aviation Type Signal Flares (6-each) Matches (2-small boxes in waterproof containers) Space Blanket (1-per occupant) Water (1-quart per occupant {not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water)

Food (2-days emergency rations per occupant)

Candles

Collapsible Water Bag Whistle Magnesium Fire Starter Nylon Rope or Parachute Cord (50 feet)

Suggested Survival Kit Items Dependent upon Terrain and Climate

Item Item Container w/carrying Handle or Straps Individual First Aid Kit Large Plastic Bags Signal Panels Flashlight with Spare Batteries Hand Saw or Wire Saw Collapsible Shovel Sleeping Bag (1-per two occupants) Survival Manual (Arctic/Desert) Snowshoes Insect Repellant Axe or Hatchet Insect Head net (1-per occupant) Gill Net/Assorted Fishing Tackle Personal ELT Sunscreen

Note: A hand-held 760 channel VHF transceiver radio or satellite phone is recommended. It should be located on a crewmember rather than placed in the aircraft survival kit.

B-17 AVIONICS REQUIREMENTS

(a) It is required that a complete set of schematic and wiring diagrams, covering all installed avionics systems be available at vendors Principal Base of Operations or maintenance facility.

(b) Required avionics systems and contractor offered avionics/communication equipment must meet the performance specifications as specified in FS/OAS A-24 at:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html

(c) In order to facilitate field maintenance, a complete set of the wiring and schematic diagrams covering all installed avionics systems in the aircraft, shall be carried aboard each aircraft.

(d) Each aircraft shall be supplied a laptop computer and software with appropriate cable to support programming of VHF-FM radios and utilize programming ports described in section B- 18 (b) (5) (iii).

B-18 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED AVIONICS SYSTEMS

The following required avionics systems shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the installation and maintenance standards. All avionics systems, radios, components and other electronics shall be readily accessible for maintenance, and shall not interfere with passenger space or comfort.

(a) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(1) Three 760 VHF-AM Radios (COM 1, COM 2, COM 3)

(2) Three VHF-FM Radios (FM 1, FM 2 & FM 3)

(3) Separate Audio Control systems for the pilot, forward observer, and first aft observer. (Total of 3)

(4) Two ACS-296 Audio Indicator Panels, one each for the forward observer and first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5))

(5) Dual VOR/LOC receiver systems

(6) Glide slope receiver system

(7) Marker beacon receiver system

(8) DME transceiver system

(9) Autopilot system (three-axis preferred) that is STC’d for the make and model aircraft offered.

(10) Global Positioning System with moving map display.

(11) ELT Emergency Locator Beacon

(12) An Automated Flight Following system (AFF)

(13) One Mode S Transponder

(14) One Altimeter and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting system

(15) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system “In” & “Out” (2020 requirement)

(16) TCAS or TAS

(17) Class B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)

(18) One Satellite Weather system with XM Aviator subscription or equivalent to be displayed upon a screen that is visible to both the PIC and SIC.

(19) VHF-FM Programming Ports

(20) Three dual USB Charging Ports

(b) AVIONICS SPECIFICATIONS

All required avionics systems shall be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the installation and maintenance standards of this section.

(1) Communications Systems

Transmitters shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft which are monitoring different frequencies. Transmit interlock functions shall not be used with communication transceivers

(i) VHF-AM Transceivers

Cockpit Radio Panel “Preferred” configuration (refer to Exhibit 8, Preferred Radio Configuration diagram). “Preferred” configuration is that all VHF-AM Transceivers are stacked (refer to Exhibit 8, “Preferred Radio Configuration” diagram) in the front panel to allow ease of access. VHF-AM radios may be integrated into a NAV/COM instrument. All radios must be in a location accessible, visible and easily manipulated by the forward observer. At least two of the required AM radios must be capable of monitoring the standby frequency.

Cockpit Radio Panel “Minimally Acceptable” configuration has a minimum of 2 VHF-AM Transceivers mounted on the front panel and third AM radio must be in a location accessible, visible and easily manipulated by the forward observer.

VHF-AM radios may be integrated into a NAV/COM instrument. All radios must be in a location accessible, visible and easily manipulated by the forward observer. At least two of the required AM radios must be capable of monitoring the standby frequency.

VHF-AM radios shall be TSO approved aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed, and operate in the frequency band of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz with a minimum of 760 channels in no greater than 25 KHz increments. Transmitters shall have a minimum of 5 Watts carrier output power and shall not open squelch on, or interfere with, other AM or FM transceivers on the aircraft monitoring different frequencies.

(ii) VHF-FM Transceivers

Cockpit Radio Panel “Preferred” configuration (refer to Exhibit 8, “Preferred Radio Configuration” diagram). “Preferred” configuration has all VHF-FM Transceivers “stacked” in the front panel allowing ease of access to all transceivers.

Cockpit Radio Panel “Minimally Acceptable” configuration: a minimum of two FM radios, front panel mounted and grouped in contact with each other. The third FM radio must be in a location accessible, visible and easily manipulated by the forward observer.

All aircraft approved for fire operations shall use P25 Digital VHF-FM transceivers meeting the specifications of FS/OAS A-19. FM radios used in all aircraft shall be agency approved. FS/OAS A-19 and a list of currently approved FM radios can be found on the following website:

http://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html . The following requirements shall be met.

(A) VHF-FM radios shall be aeronautical transceivers, permanently installed in a location that is convenient to the PIC and SIC/observer, and operate in the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz. All usable frequencies shall be programmable in flight. Narrowband and digital operation shall be selectable by channel for both MAIN and GUARD operation. Carrier output power shall be 6-10 Watts nominal.

(B) One transceiver shall have a GUARD capability constantly monitoring

168.625 MHz and have a tone of 110.9 on all GUARD transmissions.

Simultaneous monitoring of MAIN and GUARD is required. Scanning of GUARD is not acceptable. Aircraft not approved for Air Tactical operation only require one FM GUARD receiver.

(C) Transceivers shall have the capability of encoding CTCSS sub audible tones on all channels. A minimum of 32 tones meeting the current TIA/EIA-603A standards shall be selectable.

(D) Transceivers shall have the capability to display both receiver and transmitter frequencies. Activation indicators for transmit and receive shall be provided for both MAIN and GUARD operation.

(E) The radio shall use an external broadband antenna covering the frequency band of 138 to 174 MHz (Comant CI-177-1 or equivalent).

(2) Audio Systems

PTT radio transmit will mix with and not mute all other radio receive audio.

(i) Intercom systems (ICS)

ICS shall integrate with the aircraft audio control systems and mix with selected receiver audio. An ICS volume control and “hot mic” capability shall be provided for the pilot, forward observer, and first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5)). Passenger volume adjustments shall not affect the PIC. Hot mic may be voice activated (VOX) or controlled via an activation switch. The PIC shall have an isolation capability.

(ii) Audio Control Systems

(A) General

A separate audio control system shall be installed for the pilot, forward observer, and first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5)), which provide control, selection, and operation of multiple radio transceivers. Audio control panels shall not be combined in a single unit. Identical audio system controls shall be provided for the pilot, forward observer, and the first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5)), to select specific receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone/PTT inputs of multiple radios. The first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5)) position is defined as the seat directly behind and on the same side of the of the forward observer’s seat. The first aft observer(see B-16(A)(5)) audio control panel shall be located to provide adequate lighting for visibility during normal operating periods and all switches, dials and components are visible and located in an area where access to all controls are easily manipulated. An intercom system shall also be provided for the pilot, forward observer, and both aft observers.

Separate audio level controls shall be provided for the pilot, forward observer, and first aft observer (see B-16(A)(5)) to independently adjust the intercom and receiver audio outputs to their respective headsets.

Independent volume controls are required for each receiver.

Controls for the pilot, forward observer and first aft observer (see B- 16(A)(5)) shall independently adjust headphone volume for each communications receiver. These controls shall be a built in, integral part of each audio controller.

Controls for transmitter selection and independent receiver selection of all required radios shall be provided for each required audio control system.

Each system shall have the capability to simultaneously select and utilize a different transmitter. Side-tone shall be provided for the user as well as for cross monitoring by all installed systems. Receiver audio shall be automatically selected when the corresponding transmitter is selected.

Receiver audio shall be provided to each position which requires ICS. Aft audio control systems are not required to provide NAV audio. All required passenger positions shall utilize the first aft observer’s audio control system.

Audio controls shall be labeled as COM 1, COM 2, COM 3, FM 1, FM 2, FM 3, etc… with the corresponding transceiver labeled to match and grouped in a sequence of all COM’s and FM’s (no mixing of COM’s and FM’s (unacceptable example being; COM1, FM1, COM2, FM2, COM3, FM3)). Audio shall be free of distortion, noise, or crosstalk. The system shall be designed for use with 600 ohm earphones and carbon equivalent, noise cancelling, boom type microphones. All required positions shall have JJ-033 and JJ-034 type microphone and headphone jacks separated by no more than 4 inches.

Crew positions shall have radio Push-To-Talk (PTT) switches on their respective flight controls. A PTT switch shall be provided to allow the forward observer to transmit without touching the flight controls.

(B) Aft Audio Control system

The audio controller shall be installed in a location that provides the operator in the first aft observer position (see B-16(A)(5)) unobstructed access to the controls while seated. Aft passengers shall utilize this audio control system. If multiple aft audio controllers are installed, passengers shall utilize the most logical system.

(iii) Audio Indicator Panels

Audio indicator panels (ACS-296)(2 total) shall monitor COM 1, COM 2, COM 3, FM 1, FM 2, FM 3 radios. The first indicator panel shall be mounted on the forward observer’s instrument panel above the yoke position and be visible to both the pilot and forward (copilot)observer position. The second indicator panel shall be mounted in a location easily viewed by the first aft observer (see B- 16(A)(5)).

(3) Navigation Systems

(i) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Panel-mounted Aeronautical GPS units shall be permanently installed in the aircraft. The GPS shall: utilize WGS-84 datum; reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) mode; utilize an approved, fixed, external aircraft antenna; and be powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS unit must have the ability for manual entry of waypoints in flight. The GPS installation shall be FAA-approved (or approval pending). Handheld and/or marine type equipment is not acceptable.

The GPS shall have a current navigation database (VFR and in route not over one (1) year old and IFR approach units not over 28 days old) covering the continental United States and Alaska, installed in the unit.

(ii) GPS with Moving Map

The GPS providing data to the moving map shall meet all of the above GPS requirements. The moving map’s display shall be at least 4 inches wide, 3 inches high, and show the aircraft’s present position relative to user selected waypoints and geographical features. The map may be integrated with the GPS.

(4) Surveillance Systems

(i) Emergency Locator Transmitters

Emergency locator transmitters shall be automatic-fixed, installed in a conspicuous or marked location, and meet the requirements detailed in 14 CFR

91.207 (excluding section f). ELT antennas shall be mounted externally to the aircraft unless installed in a location approved by the aircraft manufacturer. TSO C91a or newer ELTs are required. Documentation of bi-annual registration from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is required for all TSO C126 and newer ELTs.

(ii) Automated Flight Following

Automated flight following systems shall be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker.